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Vol. 5 Num 272 Fri. March 04, 2005  
   
World


Manmohan wants stronger ties with China


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday emphasised the need for strengthening ties between India and China as both the developing countries faced similar problems.

Speaking after drawing the lots for the Davis Cup tie between India and China, slated to begin in New Delhi on Friday, Singh said the ancient civilisational links between the two countries were strong and people of both countries should know more about each other.

The prime minister also lauded the All India Tennis Association for its decision to adopt 12 children orphaned by the tsunami.

Yashwant Sinha, president of All India Tennis Association, Chief of Army Staff General JJ Singh and Vijay Amritraj were also present at the occasion.